Tips for learning irregular verbs in English

Did you know that about 70% of the time when we use a verb in English, it is an irregular one? That means that learning and using irregular verbs is essential for learning English!

The English language has so many irregular verbs that it can make you go crazy… but even irregular verbs follow some patterns. In this lesson, you’ll learn “groups” of irregular verbs that can make it easier to memorize them. For each group, I’ve given one pronunciation example.

Don’t just study this list – try to create your own sentences and use all the verbs you know! This will help you remember them much better.

Ready? Let’s go!

Verbs with all 3 forms identical

Let’s begin with the easiest group of irregular verbs. These verbs are the same in the present, the past, and the past participle. They include:

The REALLY Irregular Verbs

Well, these are the completely irregular verbs – the ones that don’t fit into any of the categories above! They are also some of the most commonly used verbs in the English language, so make sure to memorize them in all their crazy irregular forms!